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| Board | RBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 10th |
| Exam year | 2016 |
| Subject | English-S-02-2016 |
| Resource type | Previous Year Papers |
| Category | RBSE Previous Year Question Papers |
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Rajasthan Board Class 10th English-S-02-2016 2016 solved Previous Year Question Papers
SECONDARY EXAMINATION, 2016
ENGLISH
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINEES :
- Candidates must first write their Roll Nos. on the question paper.
- All the questions are compulsory.
- Write the answer to each question in the given answer-book only.
- For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
- Write the correct serial number of each question as mentioned in the question paper.
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SECTION-A (Reading) (Marks: 74)
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
It was almost a quarter past six in the morning when I, and my father, left home to take the train. The right time of the train was 7 a.m. and the distance of the railway station from my home was nearly 5 kms. My father rode his bike at the best speed he could. It was almost seven when we reached the station. My father instructed me to rush through the fly-over and board the train on platform number 2. I followed his advice and rushed up stairs with my back-pack (satchel). I heard the train blowing its whistle. I began to run. As soon as I reached the platform the train began to move. I jumped into the compartment nearest to me. I thanked God that I could board the train. After occupying a seat I thought of informing my father of my boarding. As I thrust my hand into my jeans I was shocked for my mobile was not there. Being puzzled I did not know what to do. I requested one of the co-passengers to allow me to make a call from his mobile. He readily lent it to me. I informed my father first of my losing the mobile and then of the safe boarding the train for Delhi. Hearing this, the co-passenger told me that I had boarded the wrong train and the train for Delhi was running late and I was travelling in the opposite direction. He advised me to get off at the next station which was ten kilometers away. I was too puzzled to think. I waited for the next station in a big anxiety. The train reached the next station and I was lucky to get a local train back to the station I had come from.
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(i) What was the time of departure for the speaker's train?
The time of departure for the speaker's train was 7 a.m.
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(ii) At what time did the speaker reach the station?
The speaker reached the station at almost seven o'clock (7 a.m.).
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(iii) What was the first shock for the narrator?
The first shock for the narrator was that his mobile phone was not in his pocket when he tried to call his father after boarding the train.
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(iv) How did the narrator manage to make her father a call?
The narrator requested a co-passenger to allow him to use his mobile phone. The co-passenger readily lent it to him, and thus he was able to call his father.
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(v) How was the narrator able to return to the boarding station?
The narrator got off at the next station, which was ten kilometers away, and was lucky to get a local train back to the station he had come from.
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(vi) Write the word from the passage which means 'getting on to the train'.
The word is "board" (or "boarding").
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(vii) Write the word from the passage which means 'fear'.
The word is "anxiety".
2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Instead of climbing Everest from Tibet in the north, as earlier expeditions had done, John Hunt decided to approach it from the south. He started from Kathmandu in March. For seventeen days the party walked through lovely country, with forests, rivers and magnificent flowers, birds and butterflies. Then on March 25 they had their first view of Everest. They made a camp and spent several days getting used to the height and to climb with oxygen masks. Then they set out to face...
Section A (Reading)
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
...the first real difficulty, the Khumbu glacier, an enormous mass of ice, several hundred meters thick, with huge cracks in it down which a man could easily be lost. In three days they had climbed over the glacier. Then they continued up the long valley to Everest, struggling with fearful cliffs, dangerous glaciers and very bad weather. Finally, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing climbed to 8504 meters and then cut out a tiny platform in the ice where they ate a meal and spent the night. At 6:30 in the morning of 29 May, 1953 they started off. Soon they came face to face with a wall of rock twelve meters high and so ice-coated that they could not climb it. They thought they were defeated but then Hillary discovered a cut in the rock to reach the top of the World.
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(i) How was this expedition different from the earlier ones? (4)
This expedition was different because the team faced the Khumbu glacier, fearful cliffs, dangerous glaciers, and very bad weather. Earlier expeditions had likely failed due to these extreme conditions, but this team successfully overcame them and reached the top.
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(ii) Why does the author call ‘Kathmandu’ a lovely place? (4)
The author calls Kathmandu a lovely place because it is the capital of Nepal and serves as the starting point for expeditions to Mount Everest. Its beauty and cultural significance make it a charming city.
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(iii) How long did the party take to reach the top? (4)
The party took several days to reach the top. They climbed over the Khumbu glacier in three days, then continued up the valley, and finally reached the summit on 29 May 1953, after spending a night at 8504 meters.
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(iv) Why did the team stay for several days after 25 March? (4)
The team stayed for several days after 25 March to acclimatize to the high altitude and prepare for the difficult climb ahead, including crossing the Khumbu glacier and facing the harsh weather conditions.
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(v) Who were the first two persons to reach the top? (4)
The first two persons to reach the top were Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing.
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(vi) Write the word from the passage which means ‘a journey for a certain purpose’. (4)
The word is expedition.
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(vii) Write the word from the passage which means ‘food’. (4)
The word is meal.
Section B (Writing) (Marks: 74)
3. Letter Writing
You are Gagan/Gayatri, a resident of Banetha village. Write a letter to your friend living in Jaipur giving your consent to attend his/her sister’s marriage. (5)
Include the following details:
- (i) the train you choose
- (ii) the date and time of the train’s arrival
- (iii) other companions going with you.
Sample Letter:
Banetha Village
Date: [Insert Date]
Dear [Friend's Name],
I am delighted to give my consent to attend your sister's marriage. I will be taking the Jaipur Express train, which arrives at Jaipur Railway Station on [Date] at [Time]. My cousin, Ravi, will accompany me. I look forward to celebrating this joyous occasion with you.
Yours lovingly,
Gagan/Gayatri
OR
Your school team is going to play a district level tournament. Write an e-mail to the principal of your school at pringss@gmail.com asking him to issue your team a new games-kit. You are the captain of the team.
Sample E-mail:
To: pringss@gmail.com
Subject: Request for New Games Kit for District Tournament
Respected Principal,
I am the captain of the school team. Our team is going to play a district level tournament. I request you to kindly issue a new games-kit to our team so that we can perform well. Thank you.
Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
Team Captain
4. Paragraph Writing
Write a paragraph in about 60 words with help of the outline given below: (4)
A Birthday Party
Day, date and place - no. of friends — programmes — entertainment — gifts
My birthday party was held on Sunday, 15th May, at my home. I invited ten close friends. We enjoyed games like musical chairs and a magic show. We danced to lively music and cut a delicious cake. Everyone gave me lovely gifts, making it a memorable day.
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Write a paragraph in about 60 words on ‘India is a great Country’.
India is a great country because of its rich culture, history, and diversity. It is the world's largest democracy, with people of many religions and languages living together in harmony. From the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, its natural beauty is unmatched. India's achievements in science, technology, and space make it a proud nation.
5. Write a paragraph in about 75 words using the visual aid given below:
An Untidy Room
The room was in a complete mess. Clothes were scattered on the floor and the bed was unmade. Books and papers lay piled on the desk, while a half-eaten sandwich rested on a plate near the window. The dustbin was overflowing with crumpled paper. A toy car was lying upside down near the chair. The curtains were half-drawn, letting in a dim light. Clearly, the room needed urgent cleaning and organisation.
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A Visit to a Museum
Last Sunday, I visited the city museum with my family. The museum had many galleries displaying ancient coins, pottery, sculptures, and paintings. I was fascinated by the dinosaur skeleton and the old weapons used by warriors. There were also models of historical buildings and a section on tribal culture. The visit was both educational and enjoyable. I learned a lot about our history and heritage.
SECTION-C
(GRAMMAR)
(Marks: 5)
6. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets.
- The movement of the earth on its axis causes day and night. (cause)
- The carpenter prepared the new furniture for my shop last year. (prepare)
- Nobody will leave the hall if the policemen do not allow. (not allow)
- Himanshu was filling up the water bottle when the school bell rang. (fill)
- The manager will give the bonus next week. (give)
- After the storm stopped, the traveller went away. (stop)
- The police team searched for the thieves who had escaped from the prison. (search)
- Look at the evening star. How beautifully it shines. (shine)
7. Re-arrange the following words/phrases to make meaningful sentences:
- Hina called me because she needed my help.
- Keep quiet so that I can read.
8. Join the following sentences using the given relative pronoun: (2×1=2)
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Ravi helped the beggar. The beggar was lame. (who)
Answer: Ravi helped the beggar who was lame.
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Pratibha sold the parrots. I liked the parrots. (whom)
Answer: Pratibha sold the parrots whom I liked.
9. Change the following sentences into indirect speech: (4×1=4)
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She said to the boy, “Come here”.
Answer: She ordered the boy to come there.
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Narendra said to his neighbour, “Where is your new car?”
Answer: Narendra asked his neighbour where his new car was.
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The beggar said to me, “I am very hungry.”
Answer: The beggar told me that he was very hungry.
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He said to the conductor, “I have lost my ticket.”
Answer: He told the conductor that he had lost his ticket.
10. Change the following sentences into passive voice: (2×1=2)
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We flew kites.
Answer: Kites were flown by us.
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Shushma is preparing sweets.
Answer: Sweets are being prepared by Shushma.
11. Fill in the blanks with suitable modals choosing from the brackets: (4×½=2)
[ may, must, should, ought to ]
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To keep one’s property safe, one must guard it well.
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We have a staircase and a lift both. Since you are sick, you should take the lift.
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An obedient son ought to follow his parents’ commands.
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May I come in, sir? asked the stranger.
SECTION-D
(Text Book)
(Marks: 37)
12. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
The house — the only house in the entire valley — sat at the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing the earth needed was a downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho — who knew his fields intimately — had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north east.
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How many houses were there in the valley?
Answer: There was only one house in the valley.
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What things were visible from this height?
Answer: From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with flowers.
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What did the field of ripe corn need?
Answer: The field of ripe corn needed a downpour or at least a shower.
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Write the word from the passage which means ‘the top part of a hill’.
Answer: The word is crest.
3. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
I get along pretty well with all my teachers. There are nine of them, seven men and two women. Mr. Keesing, the old fogey who teaches Maths, was annoyed with me for ages because I talked so much. After several warnings, he assigned me extra homework. An essay on the subject ‘A Chatterbox’. A chatterbox – what can you write about that? I’d worry about that later, I decided. I jotted down the title in my notebook, tucked it in my bag and tried to keep quiet.
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(i) How many male teachers were there in school?
Answer: There were seven male teachers in the school.
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(ii) Why was Mr. Keesing annoyed with the speaker?
Answer: Mr. Keesing was annoyed because the speaker talked too much in class.
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(iii) What punishment did the speaker get?
Answer: The speaker was assigned extra homework – an essay on the subject ‘A Chatterbox’.
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(iv) Write the word from the passage which means ‘a talkative person’.
Answer: Chatterbox.
4. Answer any one of the following questions in about 60 words:
(i) What was the reason for singing two national anthems? [Nelson Mandela: Long walk to freedom]
On the day of the inauguration, two national anthems were sung to symbolize the unity of the new South Africa. The first anthem, ‘Die Stem’, represented the old apartheid regime, while the second, ‘Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika’, represented the struggle for freedom and the new democratic nation. This act honored both the past and the future, bringing together all South Africans.
(ii) How did the family cheer the young seagull on the success of his first flight? [His First Flight]
After the young seagull successfully made his first flight, his entire family celebrated his achievement. They flew around him, screaming and praising him. His mother brought him a piece of fish as a reward. They all gathered near him, showing their joy and pride, making him feel accepted and loved.
5. Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words:
(i) Write three sentences about Squeezer – the dog? (The Proposal)
Squeezer is a wonderful dog owned by Natalya. He is very clever and can retrieve anything thrown. He is also a good watchdog and never lets strangers near the house.
(ii) Write three qualities of Lomov. (The Proposal)
Lomov is a nervous and hypochondriac person who often feels unwell. He is also very argumentative and gets into heated disputes over trivial matters. Despite this, he is sincere in his desire to marry Natalya.
6. Explain any one of the following stanzas with reference to the context:
(i) All right the roots work to disengage themselves from the cracks in the veranda floor. The leaves strain toward the glass small twigs stiff with exertion long-cramped boughs shuffling under the roof likely new discharged patients half-dazed moving to the clinic doors.
Context: This stanza is from the poem ‘The Trees’ by Adrienne Rich. The poet describes the struggle of trees that have been confined indoors, now trying to break free and return to their natural habitat outside.
Explanation: The poet uses vivid imagery to show the trees’ desperate effort to escape. The roots work hard to free themselves from the cracks in the floor, and the leaves strain toward the glass window. The small twigs are stiff from exertion, and the long-cramped boughs shuffle under the roof. The comparison to “new discharged patients half-dazed moving to the clinic doors” emphasizes the trees’ weakness and confusion after being confined, yet their determination to reach freedom. This symbolizes the struggle for liberation and the natural urge to grow and be free.
(ii) But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.
Context: This stanza is from the poem ‘Fire and Ice’ by Robert Frost. The poet discusses two possible ways the world could end – by fire (desire) or by ice (hate).
Explanation: The poet says that if the world were to end a second time, he believes that ice (symbolizing hate) would be just as destructive as fire. He knows enough about hate to understand its power to destroy. The word “suffice” means that ice alone would be enough to bring about the end. This reflects the idea that both intense desire and cold hatred can lead to destruction, and human emotions have the power to cause great harm.
Section – B (Short Answer Questions)
Question 20. Answer any two of the following questions in about 30-40 words: (2 × 2½ = 5)
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(i) What does ‘Fire’ and ‘Ice’ stand for? [Fire and Ice]
In the poem 'Fire and Ice', 'Fire' stands for desire, greed, and passion, while 'Ice' stands for hatred, coldness, and indifference. The poet says both are equally destructive and can end the world.
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(ii) What quality of the Hyenas is different from crocodiles? [How to Tell Wild Animals]
Hyenas have a smiling face and are merry, while crocodiles have tears in their eyes. The hyena's smile is deceptive, whereas the crocodile's tears are false and hypocritical.
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(iii) Write two differences between humans and animals mentioned in this poem. [Animals]
Two differences are: (1) Animals are placid and self-contained, while humans are restless and dissatisfied. (2) Animals do not complain about their condition, whereas humans are always dissatisfied and whining about their lot.
Question 2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 80 words: (5)
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(i) What treatment was given to Tricki? [A Triumph of Surgery]
Mrs. Pumphrey brought Tricki to Dr. Herriot's surgery. The doctor gave Tricki no food for two days, only water. He kept Tricki in a kennel with other dogs. Tricki was given plenty of exercise and was allowed to run and play. After a few days, Tricki became active and healthy. He lost his excess weight and became fit again. This treatment was a triumph of surgery because it cured Tricki without any operation.
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(ii) What happened to Mrs. Hall when she went to Griffin's room? [Foot prints without feet]
When Mrs. Hall went to Griffin's room, she found the door open. She entered and saw the bedclothes moving by themselves. Suddenly, a chair flew towards her and hit her. She heard a voice but saw no one. She became terrified and ran out of the room. This incident made her believe that the room was haunted by spirits.
Question vi. Answer any one of the following questions in about 30-40 words: (3)
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(i) Why did Hari (the thief) come back to Anil? [The Thief’s Story]
Hari came back to Anil because he felt guilty and realized that Anil trusted him. He had stolen money but later felt bad. He returned the money and wanted to continue learning from Anil, who had taught him to write his name and had given him a chance to change his life.
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(ii) How can books be good friends? [The Book that Saved the Earth]
Books can be good friends because they provide knowledge, entertainment, and guidance. They never leave us and are always available. Books teach us new things, help us understand the world, and give us company when we are alone. They are like loyal companions who enrich our lives.
Question 2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 20-25 words: (2)
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(i) What did Ausable and Fowler see as they switched on the light? [The Midnight Visitor]
When Ausable and Fowler switched on the light, they saw a man named Max standing in the room with a pistol in his hand.
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(ii) Who was Lutkins? [The Hack Driver]
Lutkins was a cunning and clever man who pretended to be a hack driver. He took the young lawyer around the village and fooled him, while actually he himself was Lutkins.
Section – C (Reading Comprehension)
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (4)
A lot of responsibility comes with a driver’s licence. You have to drive safely, obey the traffic laws and respect the rights of other drivers. Not only should you concentrate on your driving, you should also be well aware of the other vehicles around you. Driving safely also includes how and where you park your car. Passengers in your car put their safety in your hands and expect you to drive safe as well.
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(i) What else is connected with issue of a driver’s licence?
A lot of responsibility is connected with the issue of a driver’s licence.
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(ii) What is the duty of a driver?
The duty of a driver is to drive safely, obey traffic laws, and respect the rights of other drivers.
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(iii) What should a driver be well aware of?
A driver should be well aware of the other vehicles around him/her.
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(iv) Why do the passengers expect the driver to drive safely?
Passengers expect the driver to drive safely because they put their safety in the driver's hands.